Essex County and Gloucester City property record for 21 Norman Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,339 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,486 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $460,100 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,500 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | GLOU M:0169 B:0025 L:0000 |
| Primary APN | GLOU M:0169 B:0025 L:0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,339 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,576 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 806 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,486 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 21 NORMAN AVE |
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| City | GLOUCESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01930-5255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | GLOUCESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 221901 |
21 Norman Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 NORMAN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017588424 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000588424 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GLOUCESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 21 NORMAN AVE, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5255 |
| Document Number | 0000588424 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 588424 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,098.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 21 NORMAN AVE GLOUCESTER MA 019305255, GLOUCESTER, MA 01930-5255 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Norman Ave was $5,500, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Gloucester City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Gloucester City |
| Unified School District | Gloucester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,500.00 (-0.27%) | $590,800 (+4.12%) Land $249,900 Building $340,900 | $715,065 |
| 2025 | $5,515.00 (+0.05%) | $567,400 (+0.16%) Land $231,400 Building $336,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,512.00 (+3.03%) | $566,500 (+12.13%) Land $220,400 Building $346,100 | $671,080 |
| 2023 | $5,350.00 | $505,200 Land $196,800 Building $308,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Norman Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2018 · Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 21 Norman Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GLOUCESTER PUBLIC UTILITY DIVISION serves 37,440 people · EPA ID MA3107000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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